State v. Harlin

OPINION

CONNOLLY, Judge.

Following a jury trial, appellant was convicted of one count of second-degree assault in violation of Minn.Stat. § 609.222, subd. 2 (2008), and one count of false imprisonment in violation of Minn.Stat. § 609.255, subd. 2 (2008). He challenges his convictions, arguing that (1) to sustain a conviction under Minn.Stat. § 609.222, subd. 2, it is necessary for the dangerous weapon to inflict substantial bodily harm, (2) the evidence is insufficient to support the jury’s determination that the victim suffered substantial bodily harm, (3) the district court’s failure to…